China Radio International new Quiz Questions.
Last date 1 September 2006.
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1. Who was the first radio broadcaster in the history of China's overseas broadcasts?
2. What was the station ID for China's overseas broadcasts in April, 1950?
3. How many foreign bureaus does CRI have around the world?
4. Question Number Two: How many languages does CRI broadcast worldwide?
5. The first question is : In which country did CRI launch its first overseas FM radio station?
6. What is the name of the website run by CRI?
7. Thus far, how many listeners' clubs does CRI have worldwide?
8. How many letters did CRI receive from its listeners in 2005?
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For the answers read the following articles.
Part 1
Hello everyone, I'm Wang Jing. Today we will launch a listeners’ quiz called “Get to Know CRI”. The quiz consists of four parts about CRI’s history and current events. At the beginning of each part, we will present you with simple questions whose answers can be found in the program. All listeners are invited to join in, and the first-prize winner will win a 7-day trip to China at the end of this year. To take part, send us your answers via email at crieng@crifm.com or yinglian@cri.com.cn or log onto our website at www.crienglish.com. Today is the first part, and our first subject is the launch of China Radio International.
Before we start our program, here are the first two quiz questions. Listen carefully. The first question is: who was the first radio broadcaster in the history of China’s overseas broadcasts. And question number two: what was the station ID for China’s overseas broadcasts in April, 1950.
In the early 1940s, China was fighting against the Japanese invasion. CRI was founded on December 3, 1941 to call on people from home and abroad to join in the fight. At that time its station ID was XNCR, representing New China Radio.
Its first radio broadcaster was Hara Kiyoshi, a Japanese anti-war activist. She broadcast in her mother tongue, telling Japanese people the truth about the war.
When the People’s Republic of China was founded in 1949, the radio station moved to Beijing, the capital of China. On October 1st, 1949, the station broadcast the news of the founding of the People’s Republic of China to the whole world.
And then in April, 1950, China’s overseas broadcasts began to use the station ID - Radio Peking.
This music was a very popular song in China at the time: “The East is Red”.
Later, in order to promote friendship between China and other developing countries, China’s overseas broadcasts opened Farsi, Kiswahili, and Arabic services.
By the mid 1970s, CRI was broadcasting in 38 foreign languages as well as Mandarin and 4 Chinese dialects
Now I’ll repeat today’s questions: who was the first radio broadcaster in the history of China’s overseas broadcasts? and what was the station ID for China’s overseas broadcasts in April, 1950?
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Part 2
Hello and welcome to today’s “Get to Know CRI” quiz. I’m Wang Jing. In this edition, we will ask you two simple questions about China Radio International, their answers are right here in our program. One lucky winner will get a 7-day trip to China at the end of this year. To take part, send us your answers via email at crieng@crifm.com or log onto our website at www.crienglish.com. Today is the second part of the quiz, and our subject is CRI in Development.
Before we start our program, here are the two quiz questions. Listen carefully. The first question is: How many foreign bureaus does CRI have around the world? And Question Number Two: How many languages does CRI broadcast worldwide?
In 1980, CRI began to set up foreign bureaus to cover news events taking place abroad. The first two were in Tokyo and Belgrade.
So far CRI has 27 foreign bureaus all over the world. When any breaking news happens in the world, CRI correspondents can send back first-hand reports. And with the development of CRI’s broadcast service, it currently uses 43 languages every day to broadcast all over the world.
After China’s reform and opening up, more and more foreigners have come to China for work, study, travel or business. In order to provide them with a better understanding of China, in 1984 CRI began offering domestic service in English in Beijing.
In 1998, CRI began its online broadcasting service by setting up a multi-language website: CRI Online. The website has audio programs in 48 languages, including standard Chinese and four Chinese dialects, and has become quite famous at home and abroad.
Now I’ll repeat today’s questions: The first question is: How many foreign bureaus does CRI have around the world? And Question Number Two: How many languages does CRI broadcast worldwide?
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Part 3
Hello and welcome to today’s “Get to Know CRI” quiz. I’m Wang Jing. In this edition, we will ask you two simple questions about China Radio International, and the answers are right here in our program! The first-prize winner will get a 7-day free trip to China at the end of this year. To take part in this activity, send us your answers via email at crieng@crifm.com or log onto our website at www.crienglish.com. Today is the third part of the quiz.
Before we start our program, here are the two quiz questions. Listen carefully. The first question is: In which country did CRI launch its first overseas FM radio station? Question number two: What is the name of the website run by CRI?
China Radio International, China's only radio station with international service, launched an FM radio station in Nairobi, Kenya on February 27th this year.
Kenya 91.9 FM radio station is the first overseas FM radio station set up by CRI.
Its programs cover China's economic, social and cultural development, as well as the country's friendly exchanges with African countries. Major international news events also get extensive coverage.
Listeners in Kenya can enjoy music from China, Africa and the rest of the world.
In the next five years, CRI plans to establish abroad 100 FM and MW radio stations so as to reach more audiences.
In addition, CRI has also launched its own website “CRI Online.” By logging onto the website, people can listen to our latest programs any time anywhere. Currently, CRI Online updates about 210 hours of audio programs every day, covering news, sports, life, music and many other interesting stories about China.
Meanwhile, CRI produces about 5 hours of TV programs on world news everyday, transmitting to over 300 local channels in the country by satellite.
Now I’ll repeat today’s questions: The first question is: In which country did CRI launch its first overseas FM radio station? And question number two: What is the name of the website run by CRI?
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Part 4
Hello and welcome to the final edition of our “Get to Know CRI” quiz. I’m Wang Jing. In this edition, we will ask you two simple questions about China Radio International, and the answers will be right here in our program! There will be prizes for correct answers, with one lucky listener winning a chance to visit China for free at the end of this year. To take part, send your answers to us by emailing crieng@crifm.com or you can log onto our website at www.crienglish.com. Today is the last part of the quiz, and the subject is CRI’s relationship with its listeners.
Before we start our program, here are the two quiz questions. Listen carefully. The first question is: Thus far, how many listeners' clubs does CRI have worldwide? And question number two: How many letters did CRI receive from its listeners in 2005?
Ever since its founding 65 years ago, the number of listeners of China Radio International continues to increase. So far, CRI has 3,600 listeners’ clubs all over the world. Every year, various activities are organized between CRI and its listeners’ clubs. In the year 2005, letters from listeners increased to over 2.17 million.
Many of CRI’s listeners have developed a deep affection for China through many years of listening to its programs. Indrananda Abeysekara from Sri Lanka is one of them.
Recently, he submitted an application to eventually donate his cornea to a Chinese person.
“I am a loyal listener of CRI. By listening to its programs, I got to understand China and develop an affection towards it.”
Due to efforts from this listener, Changsha, the capital city of central China’s Hunan province, and Kaludara, of Sri Lanka, have become friendly cities.
Now I'll repeat today's questions: The first question is: Thus far, how many listeners’ clubs does CRI have worldwide? And question number two: How many letters did CRI receive from its listeners in 2005?
Please send us your answers by emailing crieng@crifm.com or logging onto our website at www.crienglish.com. Thanks for listening!
